Alchemy Pest Control

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Service Locations in the Greater Raleigh Area
Cary, NC – Raleigh, NC – Durham, NC – Wake Forest, NC – Chapel Hill, NC – Garner, NC – Apex, NC – Clayton, NC – Youngsville, NC – Rolesville, NC – Knightdale, NC – Morrisville, NC – Holly Springs, NC – Wilmington, NC – Wendell, NC – Zebulon, NC
Raleigh, NC’sMost CommonPests
Ants – Roaches – Black Widows – Ticks – Fleas – Centipedes – Millipedes – Silverfish – Springtails – Boxelder Bugs – Fire Ants – Clover Mites – Carpenter Bees – Earwigs – Crickets – Grubs – Firebrats – Wasps – Bedbugs – Chiggers – Mosquitoes – Beetles – Aphids – Dust Mites – Pillbugs – Slugs – Snails – Weevil
4 Steps of Integrated Pest Management in Raleigh, NC

The first step of Integrated Pest Control is a proper pest inspection. Our trained technicians thoroughly inspect conditions around the outside of the home. Key points of interest include the eaves, lighting fixtures, windows, doors, the foundation, acute corners, the base of trees and shrubs close to the home, and under decks or stairways.

Pest identification includes not only understanding which pests are around the structure but also the conditions present that make the structure favorable for the certain pest. Some of these conditions include humidity, moisture, certain trees or shrubs, shade, sunlight, standing water, types of landscape and many others.

The third step is to prescribe a solution. There are many ways to control pests. Chemicals should not be seen as the sole means for pest control. There are many biological and environmental conditions that should be considered. Your technician is trained to recognize the key issues or conditions that occur in the greater Raleigh, NC area and is aware of biological, environmental, structural and chemical methods to help control target pests.

The final step is communication. It is important for homeowners to understand that they play an important role in pest management and what that role entails. We will often give the homeowner tips on how they can make conditions around their home less favorable for harmful pests. Some of the important suggestions to remember include keeping exterior lights minimal after dark, switching to white light, using less fertilizer in the spring, keeping grass kept back from foundation, and avoiding excessive mulch around the home.
6 Friendly Methods for Pest Control in Raleigh, NC
Organic Pest Control
Organic pest control refers to methods that are derived from plants or animals. This includes treatments such as garlic oil, or pyrethrins from the Chrysanthemum flower.
Natural Pest Control
Natural pest control refers to treatments that can be found in nature naturally but do not come from living sources. Sometimes this class is referred to as inorganics and includes treatments such as diatamaceous earth or boric acid.
Biological Pest Control
Biological pest control could technically be a class within organic pest control. It includes treatment that comes from bacteria, fungus or hormones. A couple common ingredients include pyriproxyfen and avermectin.
Green Pest Control
Green pest control refers to any method of pest control that has a lower impact on the environment. People also use the phrases environment friendly or eco-friendly.
Non-Toxic Pest Control
Pest Control methods that do not use any chemicals are considered non toxic. This could include trapping, exclusion, or even as simple as keeping superior sanitation in and around the home.
Pet and Child Friendly Pest Control
Pet and child friendly pest control includes methods which are less toxic to people and mammals. This would include many of the methods noted above. However it is interesting to note that some natural and organic methods may actually have excessive toxicity or potentially harmful odors. In some cases synthetic products may provide less toxicity or odor than the natural active ingredients.